Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angkae
ID:
427233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 14 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426565

Common Names

  • Viola angkae
  • Angkae Violet
  • Angkae Blue Violet

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Description

Viola angkae (also called 'Angka's Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Thailand. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, usually white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Viola angkae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola angkae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a white center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola angkae can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Viola angkae

Viola angkae is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Viola angkae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola angkae?

Viola angkae

What is the common name of Viola angkae?

Angka's Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola angkae?

Woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,